Thread: Replacing Norton with Naniwa

I have the Norton 4/8 but am debating replacing it with a Naniwa SS 5k and 8k. I already have the nani 1k which I love. Looking at the scratch pattern/polish it seems the Norton 4k is a step down from the nani 1k? I know the two companies don't use the same grit scale, but am I way off base with my assessment? Looking for some opinions from honers more knowledgable than I. Will the nani 1k, 5k, and 8k be reason jumps between stone?

I also think the norton 4k looks and feels courser than the Nani 1k and tends to do more damage to the spine if I don't tape I found
I may also be imagining it. But the feed back feels smoother on the 1k
We can only wait and see what the more experienced honers have to say

I agree with that as well. The feedback from the Norton is harsher. Perhaps from the clay binder.

Keep the norton and get the naniwas. You'll find times when you'll prefer one over the other. Not that one is better, just different. Just IMHO.

I have the both sets and prefer the Chosera 1K, then the Norton 4,8K then the Super stone 12K then a natural finisher.

I like the Chosera for the smoothness and ability to cut a quick straight bevel, The Norton 4,8k for their agressiveness and feel and the 12k for the quick finish on the edge. It really does not matter except for the finisher between the two brands.

Find a 1K you like and a finisher, the middle does not matter.
Really even the 1K does not matter as long as it is capable of setting the bevel.

Perhaps I will spring for just the 5k now as it's only the norton 4k side I don't really like. The 8k is fine and even has a good feedback.

Sounds like you have a plan,
as to your last question the 1,5,8,(12) is a good progression none of the jumps are large.

Pat

I say ditch the Norton 4/8. Get the Nani 3/8K combo and the Nani 12K. Keep your 1K, of course.

Then, basically anything further is icing on the cake and really to satisfy curiosity.

My Norton's smoothed out more after awhile. I use the same pattern as Euclid almost. Not having both to choose from I wonder about one thing. My edge off a Nani 12k feels harsh were as my edge off the Norton 8k feels smooth. Either way the Zulu finishes them off the same.
For me I think the Norton needs a lighter touch. Maybe like somebody stated "it's the binder".

I have the nani 12k as well it's a great hone on its on or if I hit the Zulu. My HAD seems to specialize in finishers. Next up is a verified Escher/thuringian for finishers. I think I'm sold with just getting the nani 5k cause once again I really do enjoy the Norton 8k. Does anyone else judge their progress just by eyeballing your bevel polish? I mean without magnification just checking shine and clarity.